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Ezri Konsa won't be distracted by reported interest from Liverpool and Tottenham, insists Aston Villa boss Dean Smith as he praises defender for his consistency this season

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is not surprised by speculation linking defender Ezri Konsa with a move to Liverpool or Tottenham.

Konsa, signed for £12million from Brentford 18 months ago, has been a standout performer for Villa this season, helping them keep 10 clean sheets in 20 Premier League appearances.

Liverpool and Spurs have both been reported to be monitoring the 23-year-old centre-back, while a senior England call-up has also been mooted.

Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa has been linked with a move to Liverpool or Tottenham

'Everybody can see that we're having a good season so far and when teams have good seasons players get linked with everybody,' said Smith, whose side play Leicester at Villa Park on Sunday.